Arizona legal term
Adequate provocation in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Adequate provocation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Adequate provocation” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Adequate provocation" means conduct or circumstances sufficient to deprive a reasonable person of self-control. (A.R.S. § 13-1101)
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